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"Go the Distance" is a song written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, taken from the 1997 Disney animated feature Hercules. It was performed by Roger Bart in the film and by Michael Bolton in the end credits. In the Spanish version, the song is performed by Hercules voicer Ricky Martin, both in the movie and in the credits; this version is included on Martin's album Vuelve.

Both the song and its reprise featured in a stage production of Hercules, performed upon the Disney Wonder during 2007/2008.

"Go the Distance" is performed in the film by Hercules, who is at the time around 15 years old. As Hercules possesses god-like strength, he finds it increasingly hard to fit in with his peers. The song serves as Hercules' prayer to the Gods to help him find where he truly belongs. His prayers are answered, as he is revealed to be the long-lost son of Zeus, king of the gods. Hercules is also told that he must become a true hero in order to rejoin his father on Mount Olympus.

The number is later reprised when Hercules sets off on his quest to become a true hero, proclaiming that he is willing to "go the distance" in order to prove himself.